Membership & Community Engagement Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Establish and nurture relationships with schools, parent organizations, libraries, community centers, businesses, and various community partners.

• Enhance the visibility of Girl Scouts and create opportunities for recruitment.

• Act as a representative of Girl Scouts within designated communities.

• Deliver informative presentations to community partners, parents, and potential volunteers.

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies throughout the year.

• Identify potential members through schools, community events, festivals, parent meetings, and local activities.

• Organize and facilitate recruitment events.

• Engage with prospective families and follow up on inquiries.

• Employ recruitment and sales techniques to transform interest into membership.

• Lead the formation of troops and conduct parent meetings.

• Recruit girls and adult volunteers.

• Track recruitment activities, leads, new girl members, and adult volunteers.

• Monitor outcomes, provide updates on progress, and modify strategies as needed.

• Collaborate with the Membership Recruitment Manager on focused recruitment strategies.

• Assist prospective families in navigating the registration process and resolving any joining issues.

• Work alongside the Membership Registration, Volunteer Support, and Engagement teams.

• Connect new members with available troops and identify opportunities for new troop formations.

• Offer customer service throughout the recruitment and registration process.

• Communicate the benefits of Girl Scouting and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

• Contribute to council-wide recruitment efforts and other membership initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred experience in recruitment, sales, customer service, public relations, marketing, or community engagement.

• A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Sales, or a related field is preferred.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Capability to connect with families, community leaders, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Self-driven and oriented towards achieving goals.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.

• Comfortable speaking in public, leading events, and representing Girl Scouts in community settings.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems is an advantage.

• Valid driver's license and access to reliable, properly insured transportation are required.

• Willingness to travel within an assigned territory.

• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Capability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.

• Must pass and maintain required background checks and clearances.

• Knowledge of Girl Scouts is preferred but not mandatory.

• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends as necessary.

• Hourly, non-exempt employment status.